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All or everywhere.
Example: pandemic (a disease outbreak over a very wide area)
Terms built with pan-
- pancreasAn organ behind the stomach that secretes digestive juice and hormones that regulate blood glucose, such as…
- panic attackA sudden episode of intense fear with physical symptoms such as chest pain, sweating, trembling and a racing…
Related terms
- nulli-None.
- oligo-Few, scanty, or too little.
- ortho-Straight, upright, normal, or correct.
- oxy-Oxygen; also sharp or quick.
- para-Beside, near, or abnormal.
- per-Through.
- peri-Around or surrounding.
- poly-Many, much, or excessive.
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